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Considering a Blood Python.
- Thread starter Carinata
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PJ@PJCReptiles
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David, good research on the Blood Python! I did NOT read the whole thread. BUT if the time comes and you are thinking about a Blood Python again, I do have a good friend right here in Maine, about 15 mins from my house, that breeds them.
I know he would be more then willing to talk with you via the phone or CS.com about ALL sides of having a Blood Python.
As for Jim's Burmese Python, the Bloods are smaller! As with ANY big snake, you have to have at least two peoples available! I, myself, wont even take "Baby" out if no one is home, just in case I need some help. Believe me, I trust that boa completely, at 6 ft plus and pushing 25lbs!
On a side note....JIM!!! The heck were you thinking??? Oh she is eating, I can put her back. Darn, you were lucky my friend! DO NOT DO THAT AGAIN!!! Do you hear me?
PJ
I know he would be more then willing to talk with you via the phone or CS.com about ALL sides of having a Blood Python.
As for Jim's Burmese Python, the Bloods are smaller! As with ANY big snake, you have to have at least two peoples available! I, myself, wont even take "Baby" out if no one is home, just in case I need some help. Believe me, I trust that boa completely, at 6 ft plus and pushing 25lbs!
On a side note....JIM!!! The heck were you thinking??? Oh she is eating, I can put her back. Darn, you were lucky my friend! DO NOT DO THAT AGAIN!!! Do you hear me?
PJ
tricksterpup
I has nuttin to Say.
Trust me PJ, I had 2 people there and I told them what to do in case something happens. It was a process that took 30 minutes of prep time.
Yes, i am crazy on many levels but when it comes to this, I had all my basis covered.
But PJ you are right to yell, and yes, It was stupid of me to do something like this. But again as I had all my basis covered and the tools needed in case she grabbed me. I would not recommend any one else doing what I did.
And yes, I was lucky - She was fed again on Sunday. This time. I had my friend pull back the glass and I placed the rabbit in the cage with her. This time it wasn't the grab like before. It was much safer and calmer feeding.
Feeding time for large snakes can be scary and dangerous business and they can be unpredictable like my snake was when she fell out of the cage. This is a reason why I never recommend large boids for people. I own them and feel they are not for everyone. Right as it is, I have to train in a neighbor to be able to help me when Feeding comes around.
Carinata
Ever Evolving Exotics
Thanks PJ! I will PM you in a few years LOL
tricksterpup
I has nuttin to Say.
I have and to me, its noobie stuff. I find him to be the casual keeper who isnt really into the animals.
To be honest, if you want to know about Bloods, you need to talk to the Barkers at VPI and Nerd as well.
But PJ has a few contacts as well, she is no slouch either.
But David as you get older, you will learn to do real research and seek out the right people.
When I was an anthropology minor in College I actually contacted others who researched the animal I was writing my paper on. After I was done, I was one of the leading experts on this animals. Due to the nature of my paper and who I contacted. There were only 6 people who did research on this Species of Loris at the time.
But there are better books out there, you just have to field them on your own.
tricksterpup
I has nuttin to Say.
list the book and lets see.
But typically easy to read isnt the best. When you are in college, you are going to read stuff that the average 15 year old could never ever grasp or even understand.
PJ@PJCReptiles
New member
Exactly David! Easy reads because if someone is going to buy a book when they buy a reptile, at least with Bartlett, just about anyone can understand what is being said! There are other avenues to find the information one needs on any animal. The price will go up too! Read all you can, not everyone will agree with each other either.
As Jim said...NERD...we know Kevin M. and his girlfriend (the bird woman!) as well as a few good long standing employees of his and we have a mutual friend as well. If you need to talk to them, we may be able to help you on a more personal level.
Yup! But that comes in time Jim! Keep in mind we are "older" and he has just begun so to speak in the world of reptiles.
David, a good herper knows what they know but is always looking to know more and more. All in the name of giving them the best care and habitat (both in captivity and in the wild) as we can. I am always reading, researching, and picking other reptile owners' brains. I truly enjoy learning more about my animals (both the no legged and the four legged).
PJ
PJ@PJCReptiles
New member
To be honest, if you want to know about Bloods, you need to talk to the Barkers at VPI and Nerd as well.
But PJ has a few contacts as well, she is no slouch either.
WOW, thanks Jim! I try my hardest, not always my best, but my animals seem to bring out the best in me!
Thank you my friend!
PJ
PJ@PJCReptiles
New member
David I just dont know how much lighter "Powder" can go! He is still just as pink and lacy white as ever he was! And that sweet, pearly, checkerless belly blows my mind! As for a pattern, what pattern? Oh, you mean when you can actually catch it in the correct light? But not all the time.
So just how the heck would we ever know the difference between a Powder Motly, Powder Stripe, or a Bloodred Poweder, Bloodred Powder Motley, Bloodred Powder Stripe?
OH just for fun let's add HYPO in the mix!! :sidestep::crazy02:
So just how the heck would we ever know the difference between a Powder Motly, Powder Stripe, or a Bloodred Poweder, Bloodred Powder Motley, Bloodred Powder Stripe?
OH just for fun let's add HYPO in the mix!! :sidestep::crazy02:
PJ@PJCReptiles
New member
Sorry for my typos, I know I need to renew my membership!
Forgive me.
Forgive me.
tyflier
[Insert Witty Commentary]
David you are simply not ready for a blood python. Have you done your research? Are you informed about what you're getting yourself into??
Nah...just kidding, dude. I'm not even remotely serious. I didn't even read the topic, I just couldn't resist messin' with ya' a little bit...
Nah...just kidding, dude. I'm not even remotely serious. I didn't even read the topic, I just couldn't resist messin' with ya' a little bit...
tricksterpup
I has nuttin to Say.
David,
The classes I took in College compared to those, I could sleep through and not read a book and pass.
Seriously, when you are an Undergrad and your professor walks in and says, if you do not have this level of Anthropology or Biology, please go to the office and drop the class and get your money back now. I took classes that would have been compared to Grad school.
Please do not compare any high school course to a college class. Trust me, you will understand in about 6 years.
Carinata
Ever Evolving Exotics
Jim, these AP classes are very similar to college classes. Not the same similar. I will not have to take Biology because of these classes in college. Please I know my school program. You are trying to make it sound like a moron. Your age has no meaning to me. I have read huge 1400 page taxonomy disscusssions on the bushmaster of South america. You are simply being rude IMO.
Pruddock
Gig 'Em Ags!! Whoop!!
David,
I'm actually going to have to side with Jim on this one and I don't think he was being rude. He was just explaining to you that there is are very, VERY few high school classes out there that are as difficult as college even if they are labeled the same and are given the same amount of credit. I slept through AP Cal I and Cal II in high school and still decided to take them in college as a refresher thinking they would be easy and barely made B's in both. Physics in high school was an absolute joke for me, physics in college was one of the most difficult classes I have had to take (of course the guy I took it from is now not allowed to teach it and was moved to the masters courses ONLY teaching the same book and the same material). So, when somebody older than you that has experienced this stuff is trying to help you out and explain to you that things in high school are different than college, don't take offense, listen!
I just have one question though. It says you're 15. Doesn't that make you a freshman in high school? I didn't think they allowed freshmen to take AP classes normally. Normally those classes are reserved for Juniors and Seniors in high school.
I'm actually going to have to side with Jim on this one and I don't think he was being rude. He was just explaining to you that there is are very, VERY few high school classes out there that are as difficult as college even if they are labeled the same and are given the same amount of credit. I slept through AP Cal I and Cal II in high school and still decided to take them in college as a refresher thinking they would be easy and barely made B's in both. Physics in high school was an absolute joke for me, physics in college was one of the most difficult classes I have had to take (of course the guy I took it from is now not allowed to teach it and was moved to the masters courses ONLY teaching the same book and the same material). So, when somebody older than you that has experienced this stuff is trying to help you out and explain to you that things in high school are different than college, don't take offense, listen!
I just have one question though. It says you're 15. Doesn't that make you a freshman in high school? I didn't think they allowed freshmen to take AP classes normally. Normally those classes are reserved for Juniors and Seniors in high school.